Birth of Al Jolson
Asa “Al” Jolson said he didn’t know when he was born, but later in life claimed his birth date was May 26, 1886.
American History
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Happy Birthday Charles M. Russell
Artist Charles Marion Russell was born on March 19, 1864, in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Birth of Marian Anderson
Singer Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Celebrate the Century Series
On February 3, 1998, the USPS issued the first sheet in the Celebrate the Century Series.
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Black Heritage Series
On February 1, 1978, the USPS issued the first stamp in its now longest-running series, Black Heritage.
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First Inductees in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On January 23, 1986, the first group of musicians was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Birth of D.W. Griffith
Pioneering filmmaker David Wark Griffith was born on January 22, 1875, in Oldham County, Kentucky.
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Popeye’s Comic Debut
On January 17, 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man first appeared in the Thimble Theatre comic strip.
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Death of Cy Young
On November 4, 1955, baseball legend Cy Young died in Newcomerstown, Ohio.
